India and The Middle East
What is a concern related to the artificial development of islands in the middle east? Islands will take too long to build before they are inhabitable. Islands might be an incredible drain on local economies. Islands are vulnerable to natural hazards like earthquakes and tsunamis. Islands are built in international waters.
A concern related to the artificial development of islands in the middle east is islands are vulnerable to natural hazards like earthquakes and tsunamis.
Which of the following is favorable to the camel? Stony soil Increasing humidity The tsetse fly Sandy soil
Sandy soil is favorable to the camel.
Why do some people think that the Middle East is Eurocentric? To the people of India, the Middle East is west To the people of Russia, the Middle East is south No one believes the term Middle East is Eurocentric To the people of India, the Middle East is west; to the people of Russia, the Middle East is south.
Some people think that the Middle East is Eurocentric because To the people of India, the Middle East is west; to the people of Russia, the Middle East is south.
Which of the following bodies of water is found off the coast of Mumbai? The Bay of Bengal The Arabian Sea The Laccadive Sea The Red Sea
The Arabian Sea is found off the coast of Mumbai.
Which of the following ethnic groups were considered outside of the caste system and formerly known as the untouchables? Kshatriya Shudra Brahman Dalits
The Dalits were considered outside of the caste system and formerly known as the untouchables.
The Fertile Cresent is bound to the east by what two rivers?
The Fertile Cresent is bound to the east by Tigris and Euphrates.
What physical barrier divided china from india? The Caucusus Mountains The Himalayan Mountains The Indian Ocean The Pacific Ocean
The Himalayan Mountains are the physical barrier that divided India from China.
What was the most aggressive revolt of the Indian National Congress? The Salt Strike The Non-Cooperation Movement The Quit India Movement The Indian Independence Movement
The Quit India Movement was the most aggressive revolt of the Indian National Congress.
What is the main religious text of the Muslims? The Torah The Bible The Quran The Old Testament
The Quran is the main religious text of the Muslims.
Which of the following ethnic groups wanted a separate nation-state of their own? The Jains The Sikhs The Buddhists The Hindus
The Sikhs were an ethnic group who wanted a separated nation state of their own.
Which of the following countries produces the most barrels of oil per day? ______ produces more oil than (other countries) The United States Kuwait Iran Iraq
The United States produces more oil than Kuwait, Iran, and Iraq.
Why is the camel such an important animal in the middle east? repeat: The camel is such an important animal in the middle east because the camel... can carry a large amount of people and goods. has an incredible ability to adapt to harsh conditions. is easily trained and very obedient. is extremely loyal to its owners.
The camel is such an important animal in the middle east because the camel has an incredible ability to adapt to harsh conditions.
What is the purpose of a bilateral trade agreement? Promote trade by reducing tariffs or trade quotas Prohibit trade between unfavorable nations Raise government revenues Reduce competition and promote monopolies
The purpose of a bilateral trade agreement is to promote trade by reducing tariffs or trade quotas.
Why does the violence against Dalits continue throughout India? Lack of laws and constitutional amendments granting rights to Dalits. Lack of enforcement of laws prohibiting violence against Dalits. Most Dalits live in rural areas and the crimes go unreported. Most Dalits commit violence against other Dalits.
The violence against Dalits continues throughout India because of lack of enforcement of laws prohibiting violence against Dalits.
This is the location of Kuwait.
This is the location of Kuwait.
This is the location of Lebanon.
This is the location of Lebanon.
Iraq is practically landlocked, with one border touching the Persian gulf. True or False?
True. Iraq is practically landlocked with one border touching the Persian Gulf.
Nestled between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, Mesopotamia forms the eastern half of the Fertile Cresent. True or False?
True. Nestled between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, Mesopotamia forms the eastern half of the Fertile Cresent.
Saudi Arabia possesses nearly one-fourth of the world's oil reserves. True or False?
True. Saudi Arabia possesses nearly one-fourth of the world's oil reserves.
The figurative use of cradle is used to mean "the place or region in which anything is nurtured or sheltered in its earlier stage" - such that the term trade of civilization means the place where civilization was first nurtured and sheltered. True or false?
True. The figurative use of cradle is used to mean "the place or region in which anything is nurtured or sheltered in its earlier stage" - such that the term trade of civilization means the place where civilization was first nurtured and sheltered.
With the exception of Israel, agriculture in the region remains undeveloped. True or false?
True. With the exception of Israel, agriculture in the region remains undeveloped.
Approximately what percent of the world's population owns half of all global personal wealth? 2% 5% 10% 20%
Approximately 2% of the world's population owns half of all global personal wealth.
What was Gandhi's focus after India's independence? Keeping Britain out of India Building the economic prosperity of India Building peace and unity between Muslims and Hindus Keeping India cultures and traditions alive
Gandhi's focus after India's independence was building peace and unity between Muslims and Hindus.
Which of the following defines a civilization? A group of people living together, pooling their resources for the benefit of the group A group of people who live together and have an organized farming system A group of people who live together and have social, political, economic and religious structure A group of people who live together and have the ability to write, not just pass down traditions orally
A civilization is defined as a group of people who live together and have social, political, economic, and religious structure.
In Saudi Arabia, what percent of its exports is oil? 25% 50 % 75% 90%
In Saudi Arabia, 90% of its exports is oil.
What is interdependence? Interdependence is how.... Countries thrive with policies that promote isolation. Countries must depend on other nations to provide some needs. Countries are able to be self-sufficient with a little practice. Weak countries cannot provide basic needs for their citizens.
Interdependence is how countries must depend on other nations to provide some needs.
What has been the predominant religion in the middle east for the past 14 centuries? Christianity Hinduism Judaism Islam
Islam has been the predominant religion in the middle east for the past 14 centuries.
Which of the following countries has a well developed agricultural system? Israel Saudi Arabia Iran Yemen
Israel has a well developed agricultural system.
Why does it matter that there is a large gap between production and consumption of agriculture? Foreign suppliers might stop supplying agricultural products to the Middle East. The agricultural imbalance threatens the stability and prosperity of the region. The significant lack of agriculture threatens the stability and prosperity of the entire region. Certain populations don't receive the agricultural products that are imported. It really doesn't matter because the Middle East can always buy what it needs because they have so much money from oil.
It matters that there is a large gap between production and consumption of agriculture because The significant lack of agriculture threatens the stability and prosperity of the entire region.
Which of the following countries has the smallest amount of known crude oil reserves? Iraq Saudia Arabia Iran Kuwait
Kuwait has the smallest amount of known crude oil reserves.